Stephen Mulhern returns to TV for the first time since his health scare while mourning the death of his father as he joins Holly Willoughby for Dancing On Ice launch

Stephen Mulhern has returned to TV for the first time since his health scare, as he and Holly Willoughby kicked off the new series of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night. The former CITV star cut a suave figure in a sharp purple velvet suit as he joined longtime pal Holly to front Dancing On Ice's new series. Stephen Mulhern has returned to TV for the first time since his health scare, as he and Holly Willoughby kicked off the new series of Dancing On Ice on Sunday night The presenter was rushed to hospital in November after falling ill over a meal Following his collapse, a source told The Sun: 'Stephen has been going through an incredibly tough time of late. Stephen, who was mourning the death of his father Christopher, reacted to an anesthetic he had earlier in the day while having a drink The former CITV star cut a suave figure in a sharp purple velvet suit as he joined longtime pal Holly to front Dancing On Ice's new series DANCING ON ICE LEADERBOARD - WEEK 1 Michaela Strachan - Let's Do It : Cole Porter - 30.5 Sam Ashton - That's Not My Name: The Ting Tings - 27 Ferne McCann - Somewhere Only We Know: Lily Allen - 26.5 Anton Ferdinand - Beggin: Maneskin - 26 Chris Taylor - You Make My Dreams Come True: Hall and Oates - 24 Chelsee Healey - Crazy In Love: Beyonce - 22 He started off as a magician before going on to become one of Britain's most popular TV presenters.